Senior Accountant - Givens Communities

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults.  We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach.  Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.  We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources.  Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• On-sight meal & uniform allowances
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more! 

Givens Communities is looking for a Senior Account to support our Affordable Communities as well as Givens Estates in accounting operations. The primary purpose of this position includes maintaining accurate accounting records, meeting frequent reporting deadlines, researching transactions and assisting staff. The position ensures that financial statements are maintained in compliance with GAAP and is leveraged as a finance resource for both internal and external contacts.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate accounting operations for Givens Affordable Communities and works with the Accounting team to ensure all Givens Estates accounting operational needs are fulfilled
• Reconcile accounts on a periodic basis for timely management reporting
• Review and approve accounts payable for assigned departments
• Assist in annual preparation of audit work papers and work with auditors on a yearly basis
• Coordinate monthly and annual financial close schedule
• Consult with department heads about reporting needs
• Track information for departments as requested
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 3 years previous accounting experience preferred
• Professional certifications preferred (CPA, CHAM, CMA)
• Experience with multiple software programs, including Microsoft Office, database management, electronic communication systems, Matrixcare, Yardi Voyager, etc. is preferred
• Should be familiar with all aspects of accounting records, such as accounts payable and payroll tax returns
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and when reporting financials

Compensation is competitive and based on background and experience, and also includes our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.